Preconstruction Estimator – Design-Build Metal Buildings

BC Steel Buildings; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Immediate paid-time-off accrual

Three weeks of paid vacation

One week of paid sick leave

Ten paid holidays

Job summary

BC Steel Buildings is seeking a Preconstruction Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive quotations for design-build metal building projects. We welcome candidates from entry level to senior, with strong construction knowledge and math aptitude; direct MBS experience is strongly encouraged for higher levels.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and bid documents, pricing, and coordinating with sales, engineering, and manufacturing to identify risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of construction terminology and building fundamentals.
• Familiarity with purlins, girts, structural framing, roofing, wall systems, and roof slope and pitch.
• Strong applied math skills including fractions, decimals, measurements, conversions, percentages, area calculations, and basic geometry.
• Ability to read construction drawings or demonstrate the aptitude to learn.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Interpret dimensions, elevations, bay spacing, roof slope and pitch, and framed openings.
• Prepare material takeoffs, pricing calculations, proposals, and building quotations.
• Use MBS or other estimating software based on experience level.
• Identify missing information, scope discrepancies, exclusions, and project risks.
• Coordinate with sales, engineering, drafting, project management, purchasing, and manufacturing.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams to clarify project requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Entry Level to Senior

Salary: $60,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience and demonstrated capability

About the Position

BC Steel Buildings is seeking a Preconstruction Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive quotations for design-build metal building projects.

We are open to candidates ranging from entry level to senior. Applicants with direct metal building estimating and Metal Building Software (MBS) experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Entry-level candidates may be considered if they possess strong construction knowledge, mathematical ability, attention to detail, and the aptitude to learn technical software.

The selected candidate may be hired as an Estimator I, Estimator II, or Senior Estimator based on experience and demonstrated capability.

Responsibilities

Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and bid documents.

Interpret dimensions, elevations, bay spacing, roof slope and pitch, and framed openings.

Understand metal building components, including frames, rafters, purlins, girts, bracing, roofing, wall panels, trim, and accessories.

Prepare material takeoffs, pricing calculations, proposals, and building quotations.

Use MBS or other estimating software based on experience level.

Identify missing information, scope discrepancies, exclusions, and project risks.

Coordinate with sales, engineering, drafting, project management, purchasing, and manufacturing.

Communicate with customers and internal teams to clarify project requirements.

Review vendor and subcontractor pricing.

Identify value-engineering opportunities.

Maintain accurate records while managing multiple estimates and deadlines.

Support continuous improvement of estimating processes and accuracy.

Qualifications

Working knowledge of construction terminology and building fundamentals.

Familiarity with purlins, girts, structural framing, roofing, wall systems, and roof slope and pitch.

Strong applied math skills, including fractions, decimals, measurements, conversions, percentages, area calculations, and basic geometry.

Ability to read construction drawings or demonstrate the aptitude to learn.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office.

Ability to communicate effectively and work across departments.

Experience Levels

Estimator I – Entry Level

Construction, drafting, structural steel, roofing, building-material, manufacturing, technical-school, or relevant military experience is beneficial. Direct estimating or MBS experience is not required.

Relevant estimating or construction experience, the ability to review construction documents, and experience preparing takeoffs, pricing, or quotations are preferred.

Direct metal building estimating experience, MBS proficiency, and the ability to independently develop complete quotations for standard and complex projects are required. Knowledge of loading requirements, building codes, and specialty applications is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is negotiable

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Immediate paid-time-off accrual

Three weeks of paid vacation

One week of paid sick leave

Ten paid holidays

Why BC Steel Buildings?

BC Steel Buildings has delivered custom metal building solutions since 1972. Our in-house estimating, engineering, detailing, project management, and manufacturing teams work together under one roof.

This collaborative environment gives employees direct access to company leadership, opportunities to improve processes, and the ability to see how their work affects customers, operations, and company success.

Candidates with direct metal building estimating experience are strongly encouraged to apply, but we also welcome applicants with strong construction knowledge, mathematical aptitude, and the desire to build a career in preconstruction estimating.